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JOIN US TO LIGHT "CANDLES OF CARE"
This National Event Remembers Those Affected
By Alzheimer’s
Disease
WHAT: ‘S’ Generation Center Inc. will light
“Candles of Care” to remember and honor those affected by Alzheimer’s
Disease or a related illness as part of National Commemorative Candle
Lighting, an annual event sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
(AFA).
WHEN:
Thursday, November 8, 2007
5:00pm-5:45pm: Fund-raising silent and Chinese auction
6:00pm-8:00pm: Candle-lighting ceremony; Recital of names in memory and
recognition;
And a wine-and-cheese reception.
WHERE: ‘S’
Generation Center, located at 8370 Munson Rd; Mentor, Ohio 44060
WHY:
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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease
Awareness Month
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National Commemorative Candle Lighting is an
annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Similar
ceremonies will be held from coast to coast.
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The incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease is
escalating nationwide. It is estimated that more than
five million
Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease, including one in ten aged 65 and older,
and one in two aged 85 and older. This is expected to triple to 16 million
by mid-century, especially with aging baby boomers.
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The ceremony remembers both those who have
passed away as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as honoring those families
currently affected by it.
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It is also intended to educate the public about
the disease and raise awareness of community resources that provide direct
care to families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Alzheimer’s Disease is the seventh leading
cause of death in the United States.
‘S’ Generation Center Inc. is a medically-oriented
recreational day center for older adults. Donations/fund raising dollars
obtained through this event will provide matching funds to assist low-income
families (caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related
dementias) with respite care and caregiver support services.
The candle-lighting event is
free and open to the public. We respectfully request a $20.00 donation for
those who are able to join us for the wine-and-cheese reception. |
